What was John F. Kennedy's focus/intentions for writing the book Profile in Courage?

Answer 1

Kennedy's intentions, I believe, are transparent; he wanted to praise politicians who make unpopular but right decisions. Of course, the book also helped him gain public notice.

Check these sites for more information.

http://www.senate.gov/reference/reference_item/Profiles_In_Courage.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Profiles_in_Courage

http://www.amazon.com/Profiles-Courage-Perennial-Classics-Fitzgerald/dp/0060955449